Compare 2018 Audi A6 vs 2018 Lexus GS vs 2018 Mercedes-Benz E Class

2018 Audi A6
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2018 Lexus GS
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2018 Mercedes-Benz E Class
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2.0 TFSI Premium FWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
A6 2.0 TFSI Premium FWD 25 34 $46,222 $49,700
A6 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus FWD 25 34 $46,222 $49,700
A6 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro AWD 22 31 $48,268 $51,900
A6 2.0 TFSI Premium quattro AWD 22 31 $48,268 $51,900
A6 2.0 TFSI Sport FWD 25 34 $47,616 $51,200
A6 2.0 TFSI Sport quattro AWD 22 31 $49,662 $53,400
A6 3.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro AWD 20 29 $52,546 $56,500
A6 3.0 TFSI Premium quattro AWD 20 29 $52,546 $56,500
A6 3.0 TFSI Prestige quattro AWD 20 29 $52,546 $56,500
A6 3.0 TFSI Sport quattro AWD 20 29 $53,940 $58,000
S6 4.0 TFSI Premium Plus 16 24 $66,868 $71,900
S6 4.0 TFSI Prestige 16 24 $66,868 $71,900
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GS 300 F Sport RWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
GS GS 300 F Sport RWD 21 30 $47,447 $51,100
GS GS 300 RWD 22 32 $43,254 $46,510
GS GS 350 AWD 19 26 $47,025 $50,565
GS GS 350 F Sport AWD 19 27 $50,161 $54,005
GS GS 350 F Sport RWD 19 27 $48,561 $52,260
GS GS 350 RWD 20 28 $47,333 $50,895
GS GS 450h F Sport RWD 29 34 $63,824 $68,680
GS GS 450h RWD 29 34 $59,181 $63,635
GS F RWD 16 24 $78,447 $84,350
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AMG E 43 4MATIC Sedan
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
E-Class AMG E 43 4MATIC Sedan 19 25 $66,588 $71,600
E-Class AMG E 63 S 4MATIC Sedan 19 25 $97,092 $104,400
E-Class AMG E 63 S 4MATIC Wagon 16 22 $99,464 $106,950
E-Class E 300 4MATIC Sedan 21 29 $51,569 $55,450
E-Class E 300 RWD Sedan 22 30 $49,244 $52,950
E-Class E 400 4MATIC Convertible 20 25 $63,984 $68,800
E-Class E 400 4MATIC Coupe 20 26 $57,102 $61,400
E-Class E 400 4MATIC Sedan 20 27 $54,777 $58,900
E-Class E 400 4MATIC Wagon 19 25 $58,637 $63,050
E-Class E 400 RWD Convertible 20 26 $61,659 $66,300
E-Class E 400 RWD Coupe 20 26 $54,777 $58,900
Pricing
Invoice Price
$46,222
$47,447
$66,588
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$49,700
$51,100
$71,600
Monthly Payment Estimate
$828 / month
$852 / month
$1193 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
7.0
7.2
8.3
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2018 Audi S6 stands with an impressive hand: quality interior, great performance, functional shape. It's possible to find better examples from other cars, but they all cost significantly more. The 2018 Lexus GS is a worthy rival to its German foes in terms of luxury and handling, but its engine lineup is falling behind the competition. The 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class goes to excess--the right kinds of excess--to preserve its best-of status.
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Fuel Economy
City
25 mpg 21 mpg 19 mpg
Highway
34 mpg 30 mpg 25 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Mid-Size Cars Mid-Size Cars Mid-Size Cars
Interior Dimensions
Second Leg Room (in)
37.4 36.8 35.8
Passenger Capacity
5 5 5
Front Leg Room (in)
41.3 42.3 41.3
Second Head Room (in)
37.8 37.8 38.2
Second Shoulder Room (in)
56.3 55.7 56.9
Front Head Room (in)
37.2 38 37.9
Passenger Volume (ft³)
97.2 99 -
Front Shoulder Room (in)
57.5 57.3 57.8
Front Hip Room (in)
- 54.5 -
Second Hip Room (in)
- 54.1 -
Exterior Dimensions
Height, Overall (in)
57.8 57.3 57
Track Width, Rear (in)
63.7 62.6 62.9
Wheelbase (in)
114.6 112.2 115.7
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
73.8 72.4 73.2
Track Width, Front (in)
64.1 62 64.1
Length, Overall (in)
194.2 192.1 194.6
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- 5.1 -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
14.1 18.4 13.1
Brakes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13 12.2 14.2
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.6 14 14.2
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
19.8 17.4 23.8
Steering
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
39 34.8 41.3
Tires
Front Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P245/45HR18 P265/35VR19 P275/35ZR19
Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Front Tire Size
P245/45HR18 P235/40VR19 P245/40ZR19
Spare Tire Size
Compact Compact NA
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3858 3805 4145
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 X 8 19 X 9 19 X 9
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel Aluminum NA
Front Wheel Size (in)
18 X 8 19 X 8 19 X 8
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact Compact NA
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
180 80 180
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- - 850
Engine
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
252 @ 5000 241 @ 5800 396 @ 6100
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection Port/Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
273 @ 1600 258 @ 1650 384 @ 2500
Engine Order Code
NA NA NA
Displacement
2.0 L/121 2.0 L/122 3.0 L/183
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
34 30 25
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
25 21 19
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
28 24 21
Transmission
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.74 1.23 1.21
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.75 4.06 4.93
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.19 2.72 3.33
Trans Order Code
NA NA 421
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.39 0.82 0.86
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.06 1.46 1.66
Trans Description Cont.
Auto-Shift Manual w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.51 1.00 1.00
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.19 4.60 5.50
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.23 3.13 3.07
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.52 1.86 2.31
Trans Type
7 8 9
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
- 0.69 0.72
Summary
Body Style
Sedan Sedan 4MATIC Sedan
Vehicle Name
Audi A6 Lexus GS Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front
Multi-Link Double Wishbone Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Multi-Link Double Wishbone Multi-Link
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.3 7.4 8.4
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
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Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
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Overall Side Crash Rating
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Side Barrier Rating
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Side Barrier Rating Driver
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Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
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Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
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Combined Side Rating Front Seat
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Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
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Rollover Rating
-

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